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This patch was designed for kc 5 crew chiefs and maintainers everywhere. Uses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Ive been a crew chief for 12 years16 years total in serviceand have crewed f4cs,f4es and f16csblock 25s and 30sand also a second generation crew chief dad was a crew chief from 1948 to 1982. Kc5 stratotanker model 305 arefs customize and personalize this 305th air refueling squadron kc5 stratotanker model with your choice of pilot and crew chief names, weapons load out and patch and text on stand. I probably had close to 10,000 flying hours my whole career. In the air force, tactical aircraft maintenance specialists are tasked with taking care of aircraft when pilots arent flying them, ensuring theyre repaired and maintained to be ready at any time. Boeing kc5 stratotanker scarf foulard 101 filo squadron turkish air force. Hubert hall, a 4 arw kc 5r crew chief, shakes hands with mr. The kcj is the latest variant operated by the united states marine corps, with 48 delivered out of 79 ordered. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. Jun 22, 2012 now, to address the function of the crew chief. I was a crew chief for f101 voodoos in 19661967 at griffiss afb, rome, ny.

I just bumped into a retired pilot that had my serial number in his log book. Duties of this position include but are not limited to. Kc5 flying crew chief september 2003 to april 2010 usaf grand forks air force base, nd advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and aerospace support equipment. A kc5 stratotanker sits on the flightline at manas air base, kyrgyzstan. Derrek dimenco, 434th aircraft maintenance squadron kc5 crew chief, receives a certificate of training from col. How a kc5 crew saved an f4 phantom over the atlantic posted on october 21, 2014 by ian dcosta in in history, the ready room 5 comments we could not have saved them without all the crew members in both aircraft coordinating flawlessly to get the job done. I recently cross trained from maintenance so i completely understand the frustration we caused by getting in your way and the pilots asking dumb questions that i. Crew chief with the 168th wing, eielson air force base, alaska, prepares his aircraft prior to mission on dec. Theres nothing easy about military worklong hours, early mornings, extensive travel, and demanding conditions are all part of the game. A kc 5 stratotanker crew chief prepares his aircraft.

The 100th aircraft maintenance squadron crew chiefs perform aircraft inspections to ensure all aircraft. Featured classifieds are paid posts promoted by patch community members. Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and support equipment. Came across your site and thought thats a great idea. Dvids news kc5 crew chiefs dedicated to nonstop mission. The boeing companys model 36780 was the basic design for the commercial 707 passenger plane as well as the kc5a. Kc5 stratotanker model 305 arefs island enterprises. The boeing companys model 36780 was the basic design for the commercial 707 passenger plane as well as the kc 5a. Kc 5 flying crew chief september 2003 to april 2010 usaf grand forks air force base, nd advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and aerospace support equipment. Kc10 extender cc crew chief ars usaf mcdonnell refueling squadron crew patch ebay skip to main content. In fact as a crew chief, they took me for several rides to places on every continent. Original 2nd ars air refueling squadron kc5 stratotanker usaf.

I loved working on the kc5s and had the honor and privilege of painting squadron art on five lead aircraft, one of which was city of spokane which. Kc 5 flying crew chief resume example usaf rapid city. And i know the saying dont listen people online, but every person on here has pretty much dubbed being a crew chief as being one of the worst jobs. Earlier this week, a bunch of us zipper suits had to walk around the jet while you guys were busting your asses on that hot flightline. Afternoon everyone, prior enlisted marine doing afrotc, full time student. Hubert hall, a 4 arw kc5r crew chief, shakes hands with mr. What is your life like if you are an air force kc5 crew. Michael dunning, crew chief with the 507th aircraft maintenance squadron at tinker air force base, okla. Jan 23, 2009 the prize and the glory rely on his pit crew to make all needed adjustments and repairs swiftly and accurately. Sac b47 wing patches b47 stratojet historical website.

Us air force air battle manager af10 design online. They took me in and out of sea over a period from 1965 1972. Mar 05, 2012 video profile of 3 kc 5 flight line crew chiefs. This picture shows matt with his assistant crew chief will mcgowan in front of their kc5, 6414838. Kc10 extender cc crew chief ars usaf mcdonnell refueling. This patch was designed for kc5 crew chiefs and maintainers everywhere. Air force photo by airman 1st class justine rhoreleased. I was a crew chief on b58s and a kc5a in sac and am serving my 5th year as secretary of the b58 hustler association in fort worth. Senior airman tomorian montgomery, a kc5 stratotanker crew chief with the 6th aircraft. Don buckley, 434th air refueling wing commander, and chief master sergeant james burba. I got to see a lot of these e model tankers at fairchild afb when the guard was there in the mid 1990s operating the e models then. The incredible story of the kc5 flight that flew close to iraq to refuel f4g wild weasels the first night of operation desert storm.

I was a crew chief from 1981 to 1987 with the 452nd air refueling wing. Kc5 crew chiefs shirts, mechanic shirts, custom clothes. Airmen 1st class ethan jones and erroll james ponio, both 100th amxs kc5 stratotanker crew chiefs, are dedicated to the maintenance of an aircraft with a 247 global reach mission. Country life country girls country strong country outfits country music 911 dispatcher sherlyn. Air force kc5 stratotanker crew chiefs perform preflight checks sept. Each aircraft is assigned a crew chief who is the senior enlisted member nonofficer on the aircraft and is responsible for overseeing the routine maintenance of the aircraft and the administrative functions relating to the lower ranking enlisted crew members. As a kc5 crew chief, jon proudly supported his state and country. Altus afb, masters of the art, kc5 stratotanker, inactivated 2009. Maintenance squadron, pauses for a photo at macdill air force base june 30. The incredible story of the kc5 flight that flew close. The kc 5 was the us air forces first jetpowered refueling tanker and replaced the kc 97. Both the kc 5 and the boeing 707 airliner were developed from the boeing 36780 prototype.

Patrick vitmvas, 6th aircraft maintenance squadron crew chief, inspects a drouge attached to a kc 5 here jan. Noteworthy, most of those flying hours came from the time mccasland spent as part of the crew of the kc5 that thenvice chief of staff of the air force gen. Crew chiefs assigned to the 100th aircraft maintenance squadron perform aircraft maintenance 247 and conduct inspections and servicing to ensure the kc5 accomplishes its primary mission of global reach. While working on his tanker, matt also got to refuel some of the same rc5s that he used to crew while he was a recce hog farmer.

I was a crew chief on kc5r and t model stratotankers. I was a kc5 crew chief for many years of my af career. It replaced older kcf, kcr, and kct variants, while one usmc reserve unit still operates 12 kc. The 5 is a very forgiving aircraft, very easy to work on and really, a great bird to be assigned to. Deployed kc10 crew mtfu morale patch with velcro backing. Original kc5 crew chief returns to mcghee tyson by master sgt. No haggling on shipping, all patches shipped in bubble pack envelopes. Top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. Finally someone recognized the knucklebusters who maintain the force. It was last assigned to the 305th air refueling wing at grissom air force base, indiana, where it was inactivated on 20 august 1993. Amanda walls, a former kc5 crew chief with tennessee air national guards 151st air refueling squadron. The 305th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.

The lockheed martin kc is the basic designation for a family of the extendedrange tanker version of the c hercules transport aircraft modified for aerial refueling. To this day i can almost visualize every inch of those birds. A couple of matts patches from his assignment at kadena ab. Find great designs on baseball hats and trucker hats. It operates the kc5 stratotanker aircraft conducting aerial refueling missions. Flags missilessatellites novelty patches ski mu gia pass yankee air pirate. For crew chiefs at the transit center at manas, its a hard job thats worth doing to keep these planes. This page is for anyone who was or is a crew chief on the kc 5. Brandon deem, a dedicated crew chief assigned to the 67th aircraft maintenance unit, wears the 67th amu patch at kadena air base, japan, june 11, 2019. It was last assigned to the 305th air refueling wing at grissom air force base, indiana, where it was inactivated on 20 august 1993 the first predecessor of the squadron was the 605th bombardment squadron which served as a training unit for heavy bomber aircrews during world war ii until it was disbanded in a major. Our mugs are made of durable ceramic thats dishwasher and microwave safe. This employee is primarily responsible for planning and supervising the work of a maintenance crew.

Air force kc5 stratotanker crew chief performs light inspections during preflight inspection sept. It is the predominant variant of the c 5 stratolifter family of transport aircraft. Get the best deals on sac patch in original current air force patches when you shop the largest online selection at. He lightheartedly told the story of how he was once working on the flight line and one of his former young airmen, original kc5 crew chief returns to mcghee tyson by master sgt.

His aircraft set the wing record with 36 consecutive ontime take offs. Made to sew on much like a traditional rank or identification patch, these. Crew chief hook and loop patch bike stuff guy stuff cool stuff military service military life air force tattoo medals of america air fighter life humor crew chief hook and loop patch. Original kc 5 crew chief returns to mcghee tyson by master sgt. Walls completed the boom operator course and will soon be returning to her home unit, tennessee air national guards 151st air refueling squadron, where she previously served as a kc5 crew chief. Sac patch in original current air force patches for sale ebay. May 08, 2017 i just stayed with the kc5, said mccasland. Crew chiefs with the 507th aircraft maintenance squadron. A kc5 stratotanker crew chief prepares his aircraft. New crew chiefs named for f22s eglin air force base article. List of united states air force air refueling squadrons wikipedia. Crew chiefs assigned to the 100th aircraft maintenance squadron conduct inspections and servicing to ensure the kc5 accomplishes its primary mission of global reach. Dvids video a kc5 stratotanker crew chief prepares his.

This may be one of those fields where, if you enjoy the military, a 20year hitch to retirement isnt such a bad idea. Apr 17, 20 it takes a lot of effort and long hours to keep a kc 5 ready for the refueling mission. Senior airman timothy king, 325th aircraft maintenance squadron, receives his patch and certificate for his new aircraft during the units. I am in tech school right now training to be a kc5 crew chief. We are your snacko and mess officer continuity book and we want to make the changeover a seamless transition. Air force patches airplane photography military insignia cool patches us air force armed forces military aircraft jets aviation. Us air force officer senior air crew af8 design online. It is my understanding that it was specific to dover afb, but i cant verify that.

Legacy, page 17 grandfather, john gilbert, was a kc5 crew chief during vietnam. Air force job afsc 2a3x3 tactical aircraft maintenance. Air force, and raf mildenhalls kc5 stratotankers play a significant part. May 14, 2018 a kc5 stratotanker sits on the flightline at manas air base, kyrgyzstan. Patch with 305th air refueling squadron emblem old the 305th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Ground crews will have to deice the tanker before it can take off on a refueling mission. Im thinking about enlisting in the ang while i finish school, and im curious about the tech pipeline for kc5 chiefs. Each aircraft is assigned a crew chief who is the senior enlisted member nonofficer on the aircraft and is responsible for overseeing the routine maintenance of the aircraft and the administrative functions relating to the lower ranking enlisted crew. As a crew chief, youre mostly dealing with gto gastiresoil and pi. Dvids video a kc5 stratotanker crew chief prepares. A crew chief came to me with an idea and this is the result. How the air force trains crew chiefs to keep biggest planes in the air.

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Kc5 stratotanker usaf ars sac squadron boeing aircraft crew jacket patch. Airmen 1st class ethan jones and erroll james ponio, both 100th amxs kc 5 stratotanker crew chiefs, are dedicated to the maintenance of an aircraft with a 247 global reach mission. Apr 01, 2017 i was a crew chief from 1981 to 1987 with the 452nd air refueling wing. Amanda walls, a kc5 stratotanker boom operator student, refuels a c17 globemaster iii during her final check ride, april 10, 2015. The boeing kc 5 stratotanker is a military aerial refueling aircraft. Following a career in the air force, crew chiefs may work as aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics or technicians, though the bureau of labor and statistics predicts that field will grow slower than average through 2020. Bobby mccasland, former kc5 crew chief, was impressed by how easy the stratotanker was to maintain compared to the b52 stratofortress on jun. I am in tech school right now training to be a kc 5 crew chief. Move over cute n country country life country girls country strong country outfits country music 911 dispatcher sherlyn. The kc5 has been active for more than 50 years and requires highquality maintenance. Altus air force base is where the path begins for all kc5 boom operators, including staff sgt. Maintaining pterodactyls this patch was designed for kc5 crew chiefs and maintainers everywhere. New unused 4 12 mcdonnell douglas kc10 extender crew chief.

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